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IQVIA (SEA) - Associate Consultant Position

IQVIA life science MBB

Most recent answer on Oct 13, 2023

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

gave the best answer on Dec 08, 2022

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Hi there, I've recently prepped a candidate for IQVIA Life Sciences US, so happy to share my perspective. How strong is IQVIA's overall brand? Does their Life science specialization on par or even better compared to M ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 13, 2023 on Oct 13, 2023
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Life Science Industry Review

Most recent answer on Oct 13, 2023

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

gave the best answer on Oct 12, 2023

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Hi Jeremy! Great question. First of all, check with HR whether the interview will also involve a technical component. Meaning, a part of the interview where they actually want to test your knowledge of the industry. In ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 13, 2023 on Oct 13, 2023
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Life Science Consulting Oliver Wyman

life science Oliver Wyman

Most recent answer on Jun 13, 2023

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

gave the best answer on Jun 12, 2023

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Hi there, I've coached multiple life sciences consultants across both MBB and specialised firms (though not at OW specifically). You can expect the work to be rather similar across these firms. However, if you specifi ... (read entire answer)

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on Jun 13, 2023 on Jun 13, 2023
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Life Science Industry Situation

consulting life science

Most recent answer on Feb 22, 2023

#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

gave the best answer on Feb 16, 2023

#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hi there, I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: First of all, I feel that you need to put things into perspective regarding the KPMG l ... (read entire answer)

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on Feb 22, 2023 on Feb 22, 2023
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Life Science Consulting

life science opinion projects

Most recent answer on Jan 09, 2023

#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

gave the best answer on Jan 09, 2023

#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hi there, I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: The level of interest and potential for growth in the life science industry as a caree ... (read entire answer)

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on Jan 09, 2023 on Jan 09, 2023
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Office choice and resume screening.

Actively preparing for interviews with Mckinsey Bains & AT Kearney life science PhDtoconsultancy Resume

Most recent answer on May 27, 2022

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gave the best answer on May 27, 2022

30% off in April 2024 | Bain | EY-Parthenon | Roland Berger | Market Sizing | DARDEN MBA

"I want to section my working experience into research experience, entrepreneurial experience and teaching experience? Will that be okay? Because I feel all of above experiences are relevant yet not in the same time fra ... (read entire answer)

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on May 27, 2022 on May 27, 2022
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Life Science consulting in Middle East

Alvarez & Marsal IQVIA life science life sciences Middle East Oliver Wyman Simon-Kucher

Most recent answer on Jun 30, 2021

Anonymous A asked on Jun 28, 2021

Hi all, I would like to understand which firms are strong in Life Science practice in Middle East region, outside MBB & Strategy&. From my research and talking to some people, I found that firms like Alvar ... (read entire question)

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on Jun 30, 2021 on Jun 30, 2021
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NEW on PrepLounge: The U.S. Pharmaceutical Industry – An in-Depth Overview by Udayan

industry knowledge life science MBB pharmaceutical industry preplounge

Christine asked on Dec 07, 2020

asked on Dec 07, 2020

PrepLounge Community & Marketing Manager

Dear PrepLounge Community, Are you ready for the first guide on PrepLounge that will give you specific industry insights to help you specialize your case prep? We are happy to announce that PrepLounge coach Udayan, ex McKinsey Engagement Manager in New York with 7 years of recruiting experience, created this easy-to-read guide on the complicated pharmaceutical industry in the United States. What's in it? ➥ An easy-to-understand guide on the highly complex U.S. Pharmaceutical Industry ➥ Information on the drug approval process, trends, and key players in the industry ➥ Clear charts and data t ... (read entire question)

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on Dec 07, 2020 on Dec 07, 2020
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ZS Associates vs. MBB for Life Science Consulting

life science ZS Associates

Most recent answer on Apr 17, 2020

Anonymous A asked on Jul 01, 2019

Hello - I joined ZS Associates as a Manager 6 months back in India office. Before ZS, I worked in Technology (think IBM, Deloitte, TCS). I have about 10 years of experience in Pharma/Life Science. The firm seems grea ... (read entire question)

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on Apr 17, 2020 on Apr 17, 2020
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Are there any specific differences to be considered for Life Science Consulting? Where can I find specifically Life Science Case examples?

life science life sciences

Recent activity on Feb 23, 2018

Anonymous gave the best answer on Jan 11, 2018

Hi Vinay, In general your preparation for Life Science Consulting should not differ from a methodological perspective. However, you should try to have a good understanding of what a life science practice of an externa ... (read entire answer)

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on Feb 23, 2018 on Feb 23, 2018
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